As part of our Fade to Black film series, join LANGSTON for a special screening of Gilda Sheppard's Since I Been Down and post-film talkback. In the film we meet Kimonti Carter and the innovative prisoner education program he founded: TEACH. The film unravels why children commit violent crime and how these children – now adults – are breaking free from their fate by creating a model of justice that is transforming their lives, our humanity and a quality of life for all our children.

For all experience levels. Learn how to take bigger risks, build your self-confidence, and have fun being your truest self! You will get the most out of this course by dropping in consistently each week, as there will be a new element to focus on in each class. Then we'll introduce more complex games throughout the 2nd half of the course. At the end of the 8 weeks, we will have a show at Langston Hughes Performing Arts Institute, so your friends and family will be able to see all of your hard work!

Presented by the Hawk Foundation. Let's use the healing vibrations of our ancestors to transform our lives in this multi- generational drumming class with master drummer Javeon Byrd. The Hawk Foundations Executive Director, Javoen Byrd, will be facilitating a weekly drum circle at Langston HughesPerforming Arts Institute. We will be using an evidence based protocol from Remo Drums and also teaching the community about the history of various drum and African cultures. Come out and connect to the rhythm of your soul, while also learning about West African music history.

Healing begins by simply telling the truth. Dr. Joy believes that "truthfulness is the foundation of all human virtues." Workshops aim at guiding us toward unlocking our own truths by critically evaluating history, medicine, science, and education. Dr. DeGruy shares her strategies for whaling and well as encouraging others to discover their own. Dr. DeGruy has the keen ability to meet her audience where they are and inspire us to rise above our fears.Don't miss an opportunity to be a participant in these amazing series of workshops. Be a partner in social justice. Be a part of history. Be the Healing.

Cierra Sisters host a discussion panel with cancer survivors and world-renown research and medical experts. Join us as we bridge the gap for inclusion and education, using film and music as a tool for healing. We seek to tear down the barriers between the Black community and the scientific community. Our goal is to change the way we think about cancer and the health disparity affecting all of us.

Join "The Grant Goddess" Tana Yasu for a Grant Writing Day Party! We will look for and write grants together. RSVP limited to 25 in-person seats. Food and refreshments will be provided.